Both men are priced 25/1 and their form and Major pedigree suggests more success at Muirfield

Graeme McDowell produced a stunning final round 67 to claim the French Open title last weekend and is looking bang in form just in time for The Open.

The Northern Irishman went nine-under for the week, shooting three sub-70 rounds and a 70 to finish four clear of the chasing pack and claim his second European Tour success, after winning the Volvo World Matchplay back in May.

The 2010 US Open champion was an almost constant presence at the top of the leaderboard at Major championships last year, but never quite got himself into a winning position.

He did finish in the top 12 in all four events including a second place at the US and a tied-fifth in this very tournament.

McDowell has been in the top 20 at this showpiece a further two times but his showing at Lytham displayed his ability to master a Links golf course and his win at Le Golf National could go a long way to spurring him on to a second Major victory at 25/1.

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